Tourism tax plans published

A £1.25 per night tourism tax could be introduced in Wales from 2027, it has been announced. Guests at hotels, B&Bs and self-catered accommodation would pay the visitor levy if councils decide to introduce it in their areas. A lower rate of 75p would be charged for hostels and campsites.

Responding to Welsh Government’s plans for a tax on overnight visitors, Peter Fox MS, Shadow Minister for Finance and Local Government, said:

“This tax is the wrong one for Wales and the wrong one for our tourism industry.

“Not only will it impose huge amounts of red tape on small businesses and add significant costs to family holidays, it will also work against its own aims by driving visitors to using more council-maintained facilities.

“We should be nurturing our tourism sector, not hammering it with new taxes.”